Authenticity means establishing the user's identity beyond reasonable doubt. Authenticating the user is crucial in many situations, particularly in business and legal matters. A simple example of authentication is user login onto a network. A more advanced example would be the use of encrypted digital signatures in a business.
Definition
Authenticity means establishing the user's identity beyond reasonable doubt. Authenticating the user is crucial in many situations, particularly in business and legal matters. A simple example of authentication is user login onto a network. A more advanced example would be the use of encrypted digital signatures in a business.
News Articles
An article related to identity theft
http://www.onguardonline.gov/
Facebook profile access 'leaked' claims Symantec
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13358293
http://www.insights.org.uk/articleitem.aspx?title=Keeping%20It%20Real:%20Is%20Authenticity%20a%20Fad%20or%20the%20Future?
Examples